In the U.S., media outlets cannot be sued for libel by public figures unless they can prove "actual malice" or a reckless disregard of the truth. Thou (poll 11046209)

In the U.S., media outlets cannot be sued for libel by public figures unless they can prove "actual malice" or a reckless disregard of the truth. Thou

This is the heart of free speech in America — you're allowed to be wrong, but you're not allowed to disregard the truth. The standard should stay.

This doesn't seem fair — defamation is defamation, whether it was an accident or on purpose. I say the standard must be lowered.

On one hand, the powerful need to be checked; on the other, misinformation is rampant, and also needs to be reigned in. Perhaps we need several standards, rather than a blanket one.

Free speech should be absolute, whether truthful or dishonest. The standard should be higher.

This is not a issue/topic I care about.

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